-Dec. 7th- Clegg paid me $110.00 in full for rents, due on my McKinley St. house to date [previous word struck through] {Dec 1.} [newspaper clipping:] "Washington, Dec. 6 - The presi- dent's annual message to congress contains strong recommendations regarding legislation for Alaska. He contemplates a radical change in the powers of the federal officers and favors a delegate to congress."

The case of the U.S. v Hayashida, a Jap. for murder at Nushagak on trial today - case concluded & jury out. -8th- Began trial of U.S. v. Sergin - murder [previous two words struck through] {Matesero - mayhem} from Sand Point [previous two words struck through] {Appollo Mine-} - near Unga. Read my opinion in A.C. Co. v Debney - in re foreign judgments. -8th- Case of U.S. v Sergin all day - tired as a dog - telegrams today announce the